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Monty Norman, Composer of Iconic James Bond Theme, Dies at 94
Monty Norman, the composer behind the iconic James Bond theme, has died at the age of 94. A statement posted on his official website said, “It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Nor…
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Even if you’ve never seen a Bond movie and wouldn’t be caught dead watching one, you know the tune. Norman composed a lot of other music, of course, but you only need one composition top achieve pop culture immortality. The James Bond Theme was Monty Norman’s. Not bad for a tune that was recycled from something he’d created for a stage musical…

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Ursula Andress and Sir Sean Connery fought over a record player so they could practice the song Honey and Bond sing together, “Under the Mango Tree”, which is notable for being the only instance of Bond singing in the entire film series. Recalling the incident, Andress said “[Connery] didn’t need the practice because he sings much better than I do. I can’t carry a tune”.

DR. NO (1962) dir. Terence Young
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